Portsmouth · London and the South East
Southsea Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Southsea. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
How a storm damage roof report works in Southsea
Storms tend to find the weak points on a roof. Slates and tiles slip or blow off, ridge and hip tiles lift, flashings pull away and flat roof coverings can tear. Falling branches can cause damage too. Our report records what has happened to your roof, with photos. Any older wear we can see is recorded as well. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and gutters and fascias, and people most often book us about stains appearing after strong winds and damaged pots on the stack.
In a town like Southsea, older houses and newer estates leak in different ways. Older roofs suffer slipped slates, worn mortar and tired lead, while later houses can leak at valleys, verges and flat-roofed additions. The cause decides what happens next, so it’s worth finding it properly. It also tells you whether the problem is old wear or something more recent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Storm damage roof reports around Southsea
Southsea is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Fratton station may find that finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. For hotels and guest houses around Southsea, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Southsea is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Portsmouth, we cover Southsea.
Here we cover the PO5, PO4 and PO1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Whether your property is on Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Southsea: Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
What’s near Southsea
In Southsea, that means homes and buildings near The Festing pub, St Edmund's Catholic School and Mayville High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Southsea includes Milton Locks.
Southsea questions
Do you cover Southsea?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Southsea as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Southsea?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will my insurer pay out if I get a storm damage report?
That’s not something we can promise. The decision rests with your insurer and its policy. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You’ll have your own independent record to refer to.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
What we are asked to look at in Southsea
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. Most people book a report soon after a storm, when they’ve seen damage or water has come in.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Water coming in after the storm
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Take a building like Craneswater Junior School: water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Southsea often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It is useful to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
- A decision on your insurance claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.